Description
Rainbow Mixture Coleus Seeds 5140. Heirloom Flower. Annual.
Approximately 250 seeds per packet. (3,500 seeds per gram.)
This variety is great for providing rainbow colours in shady gardens. Growing tall, these highly coloured, small-leaved plants are extremely popular for bedding, window boxes or other containers. Very colourful and attractive – simply keep them well watered and enjoy the show!
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Annual Foliage Plant
- Height:
- Features: Highly coloured foliage; thrives in shady gardens; excellent for containers and bedding.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow Rainbow Mixture Coleus
Coleus is a staple annual prized for its incredibly vibrant, colourful foliage that brings brightness and interest to those challenging shady areas of the garden. Coleus will start as green and develop a range of colours as plants mature.
- Site Selection: Great for shady gardens and containers.
- Sowing Indoors: Start seeds indoors in a soil-less mix about 8 weeks before planting out. Sow seed deep and provide bottom heat to keep the mix at a temperature of for the germination period. Grow on under lights at a slightly cooler temperature of .
- Upkeep: After hardening off, plant out in late May spacing the plants apart. Simply keep them well watered and enjoy the show!
Why Rainbow Mixture Coleus belongs in Your Garden
If you need a reliable source of vibrant colour in areas where flowers struggle, Rainbow Mixture Coleus is the perfect solution. Its beautiful, highly coloured foliage in a rich mix of shades provides continuous visual impact from spring until frost, making it essential for shady borders, window boxes, and containers.